Technology, a Help, a Hindrance or a Silent Killer?

Modern technology is amazing and exciting, but is it good for us? It is fast paced, allowing us to advance at a rapid pace. It can be a time saver, but it has also created a risk for illness.

Consider how often technology and devices are upgraded before barely using what was supposed to be the latest and greatest. Due to constant advancements, too many users have developed a throw away mentality for ‘things’ that are easily replaced. It has also set into motion the mindset to ‘throw away people’ too.

What Screen Time Can Really Do to Kids’ Brains – A number of troubling studies connect delayed cognitive development in kids with extended exposure to electronic media. The US Department of Health and Human Services estimates that American children spend a whopping seven hours a day in front of electronic media. Other statistics reveal that kids as young as two regularly play iPad games and have playroom toys that involve touch screens.

Research studies have connected ailments to cellphones. There is a risk for those who heavily use their cell phones to develop brain tumors. Some women who place their cell phone in their bra get breast cancer. Often those who hang their phones from their belts or tuck them in their hip pockets experience hip pain. Some have developed reproductive problems.

Factors that Encourage the Dangers of Electromagnetic Radiation: “High stress levels, Low iodine levels, Heavy metal toxicity, Having lyme disease, Weakened immune system, High total EMF exposure (How full is your radiation ‘cup’?), One or more single incident of very strong exposure, Having other pre-existing health problems”

Most utility companies use smart meters or they are currently converting to them. Utility companies say they are safe, but are they? They emit microwave radiation which cannot be denied.

Research indicates infants have delayed ‘building block’ skills, because iPad use. Children using of tablets and computers has decreased their ability for hand-eye coordination.

Spine injuries are becoming more common with those who text regularly. Texting can create the inability to communicate in person. Social skills have been replaced for texting. Proper English has been replaced with slang and letters abbreviations representing thoughts.

“Dr Kenneth Hansraj says that although our heads weigh between 10lb and 12lb, as we angle them down to look at our phones, the effective weight on our necks increases – at a 15-degree angle it is about 27lb rising to 60lb at 60 degrees.”

Meeting a potential life partner in person has been replaced with internet dating and dating service companies where profiles are matched for compatibility. For many people meeting in person is rare thanks in part to the texting. Social interactions skills have been lost. In person contacts can be impersonal and awkward.

When creating accounts, extremely strong passwords are a necessity. It’s best to use a minimum of eight characters including caps, numbers and symbols. The maximum is unlimited. For each account create a separate password. Make a habit of changing passwords regularly. Avoid the use of family or pets’ names. Don’t make it easy for criminals.

Finally, technology has created a new avenue for criminals for identity theft. Account hacking is a reality without proper personal and workplace protection. Industries such as banking and healthcare need to take extra precautions. Vulnerability has created new industries for virus/malware detection and account monitoring.

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